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Canalside bar in Manchester launches massive burger-eating challenge

Who’s ready to take on Big Bird’s Big Sister?

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A canalside bar in Manchester city centre is going BIG for National Burger Day, launching an eating challenge that’s not for the faint of heart. 

The award-winning Roby 1844 is challenging Mancs to tuck into Big Bird’s Big Sister, a tower of meat and fillings that also includes waffles. 

If you can polish it off in 20 minutes or less, you’ll get the full thing for free and a t-shirt to celebrate your achievement.

Roby 1844 is situated right on the canal on Aytoun Street, with a two-storey waterside terrace and outdoor bar area. 

Its day-to-day menu, which has just had a revamp, features small plates, burgers, salads and pizzas, plus cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. 

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But to mark National Burger Day, there’s a new beast in town. 

The Roby 1855 Eating Challenge is set to take place on Monday 27 May (a day ahead of National Burger Day) with Big Bird’s Big Sister served up.

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On your plate will be two coated chicken breasts, two waffles with maple syrup, one beef patty with cheese, a brioche bun, salad, and bacon, three onion rings and two portions of Roby rub fries, washed down with a pint of coke or lemonade. 

Roby 1844's burger challenge. Credit: The Vain Photography, Carl Sukonik
Roby 1844’s burger challenge. Credit: The Vain Photography, Carl Sukonik
Roby 1844's outside two-storey waterside terrace. Credit: The Vain Photography, Carl Sukonik
Roby 1844’s outside two-storey waterside terrace. Credit: The Vain Photography, Carl Sukonik

If you can’t get it finished within 20 minutes, the cost of the meal is £30. 

Steve Julian, general manager at The Holiday Inn, said: “We wanted to do something fun this Bank Holiday and everyone loves a bit of competition so we’re excited to see who takes on this challenge and wins! 

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“Big Bird’s Big Sister is not for the faint hearted but if you have a big appetite, you might just be able to do it. 

“As an outdoor dining venue, burgers are a popular dish on our menu but let’s see who can actually finish this one!”

To find out more about Roby 1844 or to sign-up for the eating challenge, click here.

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Manchester’s premier bowling alley where there’s way more to do than just bowl

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Most of us know that Tenpin is the best and biggest bowling alley in Manchester, with 14 lanes to show off your skills.

But did you also know how many other activities there are within this huge entertainment complex at Manchester Printworks?

This massive hub of fun opened back in 2020, promising to create a space where visitors can drink, eat and play all under one roof.

With its prime location near Manchester Victoria station and being right on the edge of the Northern Quarter, it’s become something of a local landmark. 

And inside, it’s not all just about the bowling – though with colour-changing LED lighting, huge scoring monitors, and interactive lanes, the bowling experience is pretty impressive. 

If you’re wanting to pack some more activities into your evening, here are five other things you can do at Tenpin in Printworks in Manchester. 

Pool and table tennis

You can play pool at table tennis at Tenpin Manchester Printworks
You can play pool at table tennis at Tenpin Manchester Printworks as well as bowling
You can play pool at table tennis at Tenpin Manchester Printworks as well as bowling

Show me a better noise on the planet than the clunk of a pool ball sinking into a pocket… 

That’s right – you can’t, which is why you’ll always find The Manc team stood around the nearest pool table having a bit of a friendly (ish) competition. 

Tenpin has several pool tables and table tennis tables too, and you don’t need to book these in advance – just rock up and bring your best game face. 

Arcade games

There are loads of arcade games to play at Tenpin Manchester Printworks
There are loads of arcade games to play at Tenpin Manchester Printworks
There are loads of arcade games to play at Tenpin Manchester Printworks

The childish glee you can get from mashing buttons on a bright, glowing arcade machine is unmatched, and at Tenpin they have loads to choose from. 

From racing simulators to dance mats to air hockey tables, there are plenty of activities to entertain you in the state-of-the-art arcade area.

Dare you to try and beat our high score on Pac-Man… 

Karaoke

There are private karaoke rooms you can book out
There are private karaoke rooms you can book out
And a fully-stocked bar
And a fully-stocked bar

Ready to show your mates your best vocals? Start warming up your best Adele impression because Tenpin has its own private karaoke rooms you can book. 

You can reserve each room for up to 10 people then flick through a comprehensive list of ballads, chart-topping pop songs and rock anthems. 

Love or loathe karaoke, you’re guaranteed a few laughs.

Beer pong

Beer pong tables at Tenpin
Beer pong tables at Tenpin
Beer pong tables at Tenpin

Who doesn’t love a game of beer pong?

At Tenpin, they have specially-made beer pong tables where you can get competitive trying to sink balls into each other’s American-style red cups. 

It’s just £2.50 to get the table set up, then add whatever booze you want to play with on top of that. 

We’ll leave you to argue about the rules amongst yourselves…

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Food and drink at Tenpin Manchester Printworks

You’re going to need your energy to get round all the activities at Tenpin, and to us, that means snacks. 

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The menu here is packed with classic American-style food, from loaded nachos to chicken wings to pizza. 

There’s also a Munchies menu filled with fries, mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese bites, onion rings and more, with a three-for-£13/99 deal. 

AND you can get delicious cocktails from the two bars inside the venue. 

To book your activities at Tenpin Printworks Manchester, head here. 

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One of Manchester’s most luxurious hotels is hosting private screenings for the Euros

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King Street Townhouse is getting wrapped up in football fever ahead of this year’s Euros and is offering one of the most luxurious and laid-back ways to watch the game in Manchester.

The luxury hotel, spa and gym has always been known for having a surprise or two up its sleeve and with Euro 2024 rapidly approaching, they’re turning one of the worst-kept secrets into the perfect opportunity for football fans.

King Street‘s ‘secret’ cinema has been delighting Manchester locals and out-of-towners for ages now, whether it be with cosy screenings of classic Christmas films or putting on a beloved rom-com for Valentine’s Day, but now they’re turning their exclusive viewing room into a private fan zone.

Open to fans of any nation competing at this year’s European Championships, the boutique hotel is offering you the chance to bring all your friends and family not just under one roof for the game but to sit back and watch the matches in arguably the comfiest seats you’ll find anywhere in the city centre.

Available for booking up to 20 people, their lavish personal cinema is set to see the comfort of your front room collide with the energy of your favourite sports bar, only this place happens to be decked out in the most lavish furnishings you can imagine.

From plump, sinking sofas with soft curtains and mood lighting you can adjust depending on the vibe, to the big screen projector, ice-cold buckets of beer and gourmet menu offerings that you can have brought straight to your seat, this is a real all-in-one experience for you and yours.

Food-wise, you can grab one of their signature King Street Townhouse Cheeseburgers with fries of a classic Pepperoni Pizza, with veggie and vegan alternatives also on offer. For a seat to watch the game with a beer is only £15 per person and to upgrade to a beer bucket of four is £35.

Or, you can always spring for both at just £45pp, with all food and drink served at half-time to make sure you don’t miss a second of the action – and you can of course order extras on the day too.

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You won’t find many places with better food at half-time than this. (Credit: King Street Townhouse)

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Listen, watching the game in a rowdy pub full of people you don’t know isn’t for everyone but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with staying at home and squeezing you and yours around one normal-sized telly.

King Street Townhouse has the perfect alternative with its private screening room, which also happens to be one of the most exclusive, intimate and relaxing ways to enjoy the Euros anywhere in Manchester this summer.

And if you’re an England fan, lord knows we’re going to need to stay relaxed.

Once again, King Street is showing every fixture throughout the duration of the tournament and you can find the full list of bookings HERE if you fancy giving their private Euros screenings a go.

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King Street Townhouse’s private Euros screenings are available for all games, not just England. (Credit: The Manc Group)

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